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Spotted on the Laurel calendar: Harbor City Music Company Presents: The Show Must Go On!

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What's up Laurel! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Laurel gardener turns deep shade into a color-filled retreat

Also on today's calendar: Harbor City Music Company Presents: The Show Must Go On! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Caladium foliage brightens gardens (msstate.edu) — A lush shade garden at Twin Oaks Cottage in Laurel showcases how colorful caladium foliage can transform even low-light corners into standout spaces. Using this local example, the writer shares practical tips on placement, containers, light, and watering so you can brighten your own Laurel garden without relying on flowers.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Young pitbull found near Russett Green.
    The county is closed until Tuesday, and I can't let him in with my own pets. He appears healthy and is very affectionate. He deserves a good home… (Nextdoor Russett)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Laurel. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I-3 in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beltsville

  • Lawmakers Demand Answers from USDA on Halting of Cyclospora Research (natlawreview.com)
  • Ice Phobic Coatings For Offshore Wind Turbines Market Forecast to 2035: Cold-Climate Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)

Greenbelt

  • How do professional astronomers book time on JWST or Hubble? (astronomy.com)
  • Suspected Second-Generation Planet Solves NASA Hubble Cold Case (newswise.com)
  • What to know about crucial Moore-Cox governor's race debate showdown (heraldmailmedia.com)

Columbia

  • Man Convicted In Shooting Death Of Girlfriend's Father In Columbia (patch.com)

Ok Laurel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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